Educational Talent Search - A Federally Funded TRIO Program

Pensacola State College Educational Talent Search Program (ETS) has been serving low income, potential first generation college-bound, 6th-12th grade students since 1985. The program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education to serve 700 students in Escambia and Santa Rosa County public schools each year.

Participating Schools

Middle

Avalon

Bellview

Brown Barge

Ferry Pass

Hobbs

King

Ransom

Warrington

Woodham

Workman

High

Escambia

Milton

Navarre

Pace

Pensacola

Pine Forest

Tate

Washington

Services

Academically focused program for students who have academic potential to graduate from high school and pursue education or training beyond graduation.

Must participate in specialists’ carefully planned lessons & program activities

Must attend a participating school (see home page)

How to Apply

Check with your child’s school guidance office for a program application

Call the ETS office at 484-1620 for an application

Requirements

Student participation in the ETS program requires both student and parent involvement, as listed below. All financial information is CONFIDENTIAL and, unless specifically authorized by you, no one other than TRIO ETS professional staff will have access to this information.

Parental involvement:

Family Information form completed and signed

Parental consent form(s) completed and signed

Verification of family income: a) last year’s income tax 1040 form, b) proof of untaxed income (AFDC, Social Security)

Participate in ETS sponsored family workshops

Student involvement:

Maintain high academic standards

Meet regularly with assigned student services (ETS) counselor

Participate in weekly planned activities

MUST complete and submit college applications upon reaching 12th grade

MUST provide copies of college acceptance letters to the ETS counselor during student’s senior year

MUST meet with an ETS counselor to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or provide ETS counselor with proof of submission of the FAFSA during the student’s senior year

Will enroll in a 2 - 4 year college/university, or a vocational or specialized training program after high school graduation

How the Program Works

High school specialists meet with their students individually and/or in small groups, for 15 – 20 minutes, a minimum of 4 times, before the end of the school year.

The middle school specialist meets students 2 times a month, in 15 – 20 minute sessions.

All lessons are designed to help students successfully transition from high school to college and focus on:

Time management

Goal setting

Self esteem

College information and awareness

Career planning / options

Study skills

Test taking strategies

School specialists meet with high school seniors and assist families and students with the financial aid process for college.

Connect with Us

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion,
marital status, disability, sexual orientation or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies,
contact the Associate Vice President of Institutional Diversity at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.